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Connecticut western news., 1887-08-24
Hartford and Connecticut West
 ern Railroad.

Runs from Hartford to Rhinebeck on the Hudson river, where it connects with
 the N.Y C.. $ H. R. Railroad.
 Commencing June 30, 1887.
 GOING WEST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 730 a m for Rhinebeck. 12.30 D. m for Millerton. 1I.5O D. m. For Rhinebeck, connecting with trains on the N. Y. c. S H. R. railroad SAY D. m. for Millerton. 5.15 p. m. for Millerton.
 GOING EAST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 6:15 a. m., for Hartford. $40 &. m., from Millerton.
 Connecting at Winsted for Water. bury and Bridgeport. At Simsbury for Westield. Northampton, Will. liamsburgh and Holyoke. At Hartford d with Express for Springfield and Boston, and all points North and East; arriving in Boston at 3.3O p. m.; and for New Haven, arriving at 1.S0 p.m.; also for Willimantic, New London, Providence New York. 3.O0 p. m. connecting at Winsted for Water- bury, Bridgeport. At Simsbury for Vest field and Holyoke. At Hartford for New Haven Springfield and Boston. SOY p. m. for West Winsted. E. McNEILL, WALTER PEARCE, Superintendent. G. F. and 2. A,
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-24

D Court, Aug. 19, 1887.
 Estate of Henry Woodwork, late of Sails bury, in said District.
 Upon the application of Harriet P. Wood worth, of said Salisbury, praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said Henry Wood worth, deceased, may be proved, approved, cation on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Sails bury, in said District, on the 1st day of Sept. that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some rict, and by sending copies of said publication to Jennie l.. Williams. 3O31 Prairie Avenue, Chicago, H., and Silas R. Woodwork, Miller ton, New York, at least six days before the day of said hearing.
 Certified from Record,
 DONALD T. WARNER, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-24
SPORTSMEN. rcA.dh 1AKH

A IL persons killing, shooting pursuing and A taking in any way, in open or close sea- son, Game, Birds and Fish on the lands and waters owned or occupied by any of the under signed in NORTH CANAAN, Conn.,, will be treat. ed as trespassers and prosecuted as such, and laws relating to Fish, Game and Birds
 Lyman Cunning, Geo. K. Goodwin, Michael Keane, Levi Bronson, H. c. Stevens X Son, Miss Sarah Foster. Talmadge Pulver, Mrs Mary E. Clark, Hiram Robey, Chas Morris.
 Geo D. Callame, Leonard Lawrence, Frank
 Gaylord, Wm. P. Pelton, Fred erick Bronson
 Hiram Briggs, Isaac Beebe, E. &. Roberts
 Wm. Hayes. If
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-24
Laws Respecting Newspapers,

Printed for the benefit of those who think that ordering paper stopped absolyes them from paying up arrearages:-
 "If subscribers refuse neglect to take their paper from the post-ofhce to which they are di- rected they held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers discon tnued
 "Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary considered as wishing to continue their subscriptions.
 "If subscribers order the discontinuance of their paper the publishers may continue to send them until all arrears are paid"
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-24

Subscription OnAccOunt.-The date on the solored slip of paper with the name of the sub ccriber. shows the time to which the sub. scription Is paid; thus, R. B. Smith 5JulS5, indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1885. It1s hopedthat subscribers will see to it that theiraccount. as indicated by the date on their papers is always correct. and when they pay for renewal of their subscription. will ob- whethe their date changed to indicate the proper credit and in the event of an error to in- form us for correction at once. No claims Tor er- TOTS in these swillhereafter De considered untess presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, the regular receipt ofthe paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evidence of it's acceptance as correst.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-24

Recently two Norwalk ladies who were strangers to each other, wheeled away, by mistake, each others baby, the babies having been left asleep in their carriages while their mothers entered store. After proceeding short distance each mother discovered her mistake. and series of piercing shrieks followed until the mistake was rectifed.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-24

When friend endeavors to entertain you by relating a moth-eaten old story, don't sit down on him by shouting "chestnuts r Simply say "churchbell, D and if he isn't a hopeless imbecile he will understand you to mean that it's been tolled before. Berkshire Courier
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-24
Sportsmen, take uotice.
Legal Notices.
RESTRICT OF SALISBURY ss. PROBATE U Court, August IT, 1887

RESTRICT OF SALISBURY ss. PROBATE H Court, August IT, 1887.
 Estate of Josephine Ward, late of Salisbury, in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of Edward Ward, of said Salisbury, praying that an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of said Josephine Ward, deceased may be proved, approved, allowed and ad mitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Salisbury in said District, on the 5th day of Sept. A. D. 1887, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said appli- cation and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said Dis trict, at least five days before the day of said hearing.
 Certified from Record,
 DONALD T. WARNER, Judge.
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T0yeZerS' Guide.

HousatOnic Railroad.
 June 22, 1884, PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN, GO NORTH 5.57 a. m., Special for Pittsfeld, North Adams Albany and Saratoga. 9.31 a. m. for Pittsfield, North Adams, Albany and Saratoga via State Line. 123O D. m., for Pittsfield, with through car for Albany, via State Line. Connecting for Saratoga and the West. GAO D. m., New York limited Express, with through Drawing Room Car for Pittsf1eld, connecting for North Adams connecting also via State Line for Albany and Saratoga. s.22 p. m., for Pittsfeld. 1O14 a. m., Sunday Passenger for Pittsfeld. LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. 7.O9 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York. $40 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York, with through car 2.4O D. m., Milk Train, for Bridgeport. 300 p. m., for Bridgeport and New York. 515 p. m., New York limited Express with through Drawing Room Car. 635 p. m., for Falls Villuge. Sunday Milk 3.1O p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York.
 1.55 D. m., New York Sunday night express with through Sleeping Car, arriving in New York at 700 a. nj.
 Connect at Brooktield Junction with trains to and from Danbury.
 WM II. STEVENSON,
 Vice-Pres't. and Genl Manager. General Offices, Bridgeport, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-24
LISTEN!


 A few of the things to be found in my store. Fairy Lamps, Book Shelves, Fans, Mirrors, Marble Shelves, Flut- ing Machines, Bells, Fruit Jars, Gold Fish, Japanese Sponges, Refrigerators, Hampers, Veloci- pedes, Lamps, Bisque Figures, Cake Boxes, Bath Tubs, Brass Trays, Japanese Napkins Toy Carts, Cutlery, Lantern Globes, Carpet .Sweepers, Statuettes, Ice Cream Freezers, Yarn Reels, Artist Materials, Furniture Pol ish, Bellows, Rubber Hose, Water Coolers, Eureka Coffee Pots, Glass Globes, Door Mats, Japanese Lanterns, Hammocks, Alcohol Cooking Lamps, Fancy Baskets, Window Brushes, Wool Busters, Clothes Racks, Paper Fails, Flower Pots, Fold ing Lap Boards, Brackets, Rose Jars, Sanitary Covers, Toilet Paper, Feather Busters, Musi- cal Hoops, Clothes Wringers, Chandeliers, Japanned Wares, Agate Iron Ware, Wooden Ware, Stone Ware, Flat Irons, Galvanized Wire Clothes Pins, Machine Needles, Wire Goods, China, Glass Ware and Erica Brac in elegant variety.
 RY~Call and be filled with wonder.
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HORSE RAKES.

REFORE YOU BUY THAT HORSE RAKE D come and see ME, for have some com ing that are warranted to be the best in the country. SAMUEL A. EDDY.
 Canaan. Conn.,, June 8. loe7, 's':ss
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-24
6 l-2 Lbs

500 pairs of Genuine S65O White Blankets weighing 1-2 lbs. will be sold at onl, $500 per pair.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-24
BLANKETS.

ARE NOW READY.
 100 pair good size ,75cts 6 pair 112 Grey Blankets, $1.00
 200 's Extra size Cohite Blankets S2,00 and S2.50 per pair
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03
ASH FLAT ATOMS.
regular Correspondent.

From our regular Correspondent
Prof. Smith. principal of the Ash Flat
school, gave the people of the town and
vicin,lv on intaresttne ieet,e l" ons .astF--,,,7.
omy last Thursday night.
Harvey Ferguson, who lives near here,
has sold his farm to a gentleman from
Tennessee and will move to Texas soon.
Some of our business men are making
new and valuable improvements III the
way of enlargng and building new stores,
preparing for Increased stocks Of goods
and a better trade in the spring.
We have not been receiving onr mails
regularly for the past two weeks, for the
reason that the contractor on the route
from Evening Shade to Hardy refuses to
take the mail from the Hardy office be-
cause it sometimes exceeds in weight, the
limit mentioned in the postal laws, to be
carried on horseback. This delay dlsap-
points, not only the people at this oince'
bat the people at Franklin, Agnos, Kings
Mill and Center, which offices are wholly
supplied by this route via this office.
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03
A PARAGRAPHIC JUMBLE.

Gumption is from the old yer5 gaum,
to understand.
There is foolish corner even in the
brain of sage.
The largest room in the world is Mill
tary Hall, St, Petersburgh.
"Pride goes before fall and the swim
ter of discomfort follows after.
When there is crack in the stove, it
can be mended by mixing ashes and salt
with water.
Light SORROWS complain loudly; deep
distress is silent The brock is noisy; the
lake is quiet
"The Almighty Dolar" was phrase
used by Washington Irving in his sketch
of the Creole village.
tbs estimated that the prune crop of
Santa Clara county, Cal, this season,
will be worth Sl,200,000.
When we are in expectation. time moves
on crutches. When we seek delay, he ex-
changes his crutches for wings.
Potatoes are so abundant in some parts
of England that they sell for $40 ton, or
less than half cent per pound.
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03
THEY SAY

That Congressman Dunn is plag-
iarist.
That "Scuball" is dead. If he's not
dead let him say so,
That ice will be cheap in Evening
Shade next summer.
That coffee at the present prices is very
unhealthy,
That Evening Shade will soon enjoy
an extensive building boom.
That something uew' is expected at
the White House this spring.
That the mill dam fsh-sbute law is a
failure and should be repealed
That winters back bone is broken.
This is bad weather to expose the hurt.
That the Evening Shade High School
is gaining deserved good name far and
near.
Thai a hack line from Evening Shade
to Batesville would pay handsome in
come.
That the game law should not be re-
pealed, but made better by some needed
amendments,
That the present legislature will render
itself immortal by calling constitution
al convention.
That the conduct of some of the boys
in Sunday school was very unbecomlng
last Sunday, and that parents who can,
should come with their children and see
that they behave themselves i'll the house
of the Lord.
That the odorous fragrance Of another
wedding wreath will soon mingle its
Intoxicating sweetness with the exhila-
rating air which circulates in the locali-
ty OF certain mansion situate within
the corporate limits of this rural retreat
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03
LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER ITEMS.
,cial correspondence to the RECORD.

neClal correspondence TO the RECORD.
y LITTLE Rock, Jan. 81, 1887.
Mr. Jay Gould has made an offer of
s250,0OO on compromise with the state
tn account of the back taxes owed by
ae st. L. l. NJ. & S. railroad The leg
stature has appointed joint committee
? consider the proposition.
\ The dog law has been introduced, the
|! Iii read and referred to the proper com.
!. 5Ittee, where it will no doubt sleep the
eloep that knows no waking"
, The bill introduced in the senate
ometime ago providing for an increase
a the number of supreme court judges
D five has been amended to take effect at
he next general election, and the pros
( !ects for it to become law now look
quite favorable,
A bill has been introduced by Mr..
blackburn for a law to prevent state
Ulcers from getting drunk while in office.
,Ir. Baker of Benton, will probably Of
.er an amendment when it comes up to
, 5Yrcbase muzzles for the members of the
! legislature.
The free pass bill was so amended be-
ore it passed the senate that lis grand
nama would not known it. 1t was so
mended as to prohibit the use Of passes
~ any citizen of the state, especially
EDITORS.
Senator Hallum has introduced bill
70 change the second, third and fourth
udicial circuits and create the 18th judi
eal circuit. will ascertain how it is
likely to affect Sharp county and send
you a copy.
The weather has been so beautiful here
for several days that nickle'S worth OF
cheese per day, with lodging-room in
Shell Alley is all that is needed. Come
down.
A measure, looking to the purchase by
the state, of digest of the supreme
court decisions, is pending in the house
Is The SHARP County RECORD the
paper that originally published the "Scu
lql!" letters? s.
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03
OUR HELPERS.

We want one or two good agents at
every post-offce in the county who will
work t. increase the circulation OF the
RECORD. The following have agreed to
help US, and we will be pleased to add
other names and post-ofices to the list,
when sent in
W. E. Brawley, j. W, Overton, Ash
Flat.
DR., Jas Atkisson, Hardy.
w. E. Boles, Williford.
w. H. Draper, Martins Creek.
John NJ. Smith. Poughkeepsie.
j. r. Metcalf, Evening Shade.
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03
Prayer meeting tonight.

The many friends of Mrs. Ed Boles
will regret to learn of her very i'll health.
-Rey. J. F. Troy and wife return ed
this week from a few days visit to La
Crosse and Melbourne.
"A pleasant entertainment was hal at
the Central hotel last Friday night. Dane
ing was the main feature of the eyening,
Bruun's band making the music,
We learn by letter that Uncle Drury
Wilson, who now lives at Hindsville,
Madison county, Ark, is in very feeble
health, and also INDECENT circumstances.
We request every man who receives
his paper at Evening Shade, and who
is not satisfied his subscription is paid for
the present year, to call and pay the
same without delay, We have earned the
money and must have it,
We call the attention of our repre-
sentative and senator to the editorial
reference to the proposed law to make
each township separate school district
1t would be an economic measure, and its
passage should be urged by the state press.
Mr.. G, B. Taylor travelling salesman
for the North Arkansas Music House, will
be in Evening Shade about February Sth,
and remain two OF three days. Parties
wishing to consult Mr., Taylor as regards
terms, or prices of pianos or organs, can
leave word with Prof. Bruun, or by card
in post office. Mr., Taylor will gladly an
swer all inquiries and call on any one so
desiring. II
Ten new names have been placed on
our subscription book since last publlca-
tion day. One poor fellow had his paper
stopped because he wasn't able to pay for
it. He denies himself the pleasure of read
ing his home paper to get money TO senu
out of the sta,o for publications whose ed
itors caro- naugAt for him, his county TO-
even the state, further than the thoughts OF
dollars lead them.
The complaint comes to us from Mar
tins Creek that the mails are held over
at WilIiford several days; that it's hap
hazard chance if they get their papers in
three weeks after they are published. stat
ing for example that the RECORD printed
Dec 9, reached Martins Creek Jan. 2S
We trust those responsible for such care
!essness will see hereafter that the Rec
oRDs go up "the Creek every Friday.
You do it, Eddie.
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

ASan we have been called upon as a Sabbath
school 10 give up loved and honored associate
and brother. Our ranks have been thinned by
another visitation from the All-Wise Ruler, our
Grand Superintendent and omnipresent Teacher
in the School of Schools. Again the sympathetic
tear has fallen upon the grave Of departed
friend and classmate, and noble spirit mas
taken its flight to the God who gave it, Another
companion has quit our company to join that In
Vulnerable company the exile Of Patmos saw in
his sweet solitude.
After protracted and painful Illness, through
which allowing father, sister and numerous friends
watched and waited with careful anxiety and
prayerful patience, the death-angel crept softly
in with the sad summons and the watching and
waiting was over.
Charley Allen was born in Batesville. Ark,
July 5, 1868, and died a humble follower Of the
Lord Jesus in Evening Shade. Ark, Jan. 7, 1887.
Every one who knew Charley loved to speak OF
him as young Christian gentleman. In his death
the father has lost dutiful son, the sister kind
hearted brother; his classmates pralseworthy
example of youthful dignity and every ennoblmg
virtue, and we believe he has gone to his re-
ward. Therefore, lei it be
Resolved by the Evening Shade Sunday-school,
that the bereaved friends and relatives have our
earnest sympathy and heartfelt coincidence in
their sad afiictiOn.
Resolved further That copy of this preamble
and resolutions be placed in the Sabbath-school
record, copy be sent TO each of the bereayed
relatives. and also to the SHARP COUNTY RECORD
for publication.
Byron Andrews,
' p II. Wilkerson, : Com.
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03
LOO AL NEWS

Preaching at the Methodist church
next Sunday, Go.
Hold the fort, for am coming" G. B.
Taylor the organ and piano man. tt
I'VE actually need what you owe the
nteogl- Es4leIssd 20 ;a5 ,A!c 49,, .f-f
Remember that the penalty attaches to
your taxes if not paid by the 10th inst.
we lead all Others follow the North
Arkansas Music House, Batesville, Ark.
Judge C. j. and Mrs. Jennie Wilson
are entertaining a new arrival, never to be
called dude.
Several wagons loaded with cotton left
Evening Shade for the |. NJ. depot at Bates
vile, this week.
When you knO w that you owe for the
Record hand your postmaster dollar and
get his receipt for same.
In drive" last Monday James Shaver
aud DR.. Bacon succeeded in killing a large
venison for a nice mess" of which this
scribe returns thanks.
Save money and buy your pianos and
organs from the North Arkansas Music
House, L.. ID. Stone, proprietor If
Ed Carpenters nine-year old daugh
ter stepped from chair into kettle of
boiling soap, one day last week, burning
one foot and leg in horrible manner.
Stone & Ballard, ShonlDger, and
Chicago Cottage Organs, and the leading
makes of Pianos. tt
Our fellow-townsman, R. d, Williams,
has bought lot on Main street in Bates
vile and will erect business house there
on the coming summer.
---SOme changes took place in the Sab
bath-school last Sunday. Miss Minnie
Cabler surrendered the infant class to Mrs.
Cox who seems well fitted for the response
BILE task, while Miss Minnie is welcomed
back to Glass No. 2 by pupils and teacher.
There are three letters stuck up in
the Evening Shade postoofice addressed
as follows, and held for insufficient post
age:
William Barnett, Turnip, Ark.
James A, Morris, Pawpaw, Cherokee
Nation.
Lee Webb, Smithville Ark.
Judge j. M. Montgomery, while in
town last Monday, called at our sanctum
and ordered the RECORD sent to his ad-
dress, at the same time brandishing a
Bland dollar before our protruding eyes.
We are much thankful, and live in the
hopes that the judge will induce his
neighbOrs to do likewise. Try it, judge.
Mrs. j. W. Jones, who has been con.
fined to her bed fos the past six months
with cancer, is in very critical and in
deed pitiful condition. Her body is re-
duced to skin and bone, and is yeritable
living skeleton. She has good appetite
and her voice is strong and natural, The
sufferer expresses her willingness to die
and will welcome the grim monster at
any time the Lord may send the summons,
as she is satisfied in the hope of immor-
tality-in that ever-abiding faith in the
promises of a never-changing Redeemer.
The distressed and care-worn family has
the sympathy of large circle of friends.
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03
;red anu
THE RECORD WOULD LIKE 70 sf'9pse..

Every devil get his dues" fot'
The editors stipend auctuate.
All its friends strictly temperate.
The window-lIghts cleaned in all the
churches.
A mail hack put on between Evening"
Shade and Batesville,
Loafers as scarce as ffty-dollar gold
pieces in printing-otfice. [
Certain noted street gossips pull the
"beams from their own eyes,"
Christians of every name and order
more religious and brotherly.
The attendance at the Evening SHADE
High School increase to $50 students.
All men disposed to liftup fallen fellow
humans instead of administering kick
Some Of our enterprising friends dig fish
ponds and stock them with German carp
Everybody who has anything to sell. adj
vertise it and not expect newspapers to do
the work gratis.
The names of those entitled to pension
under the new law in Sharp county pub
lished by February TO-
Evening Shade with good streets made
like that portion of Main from the spring
up to the court house.
This town placed in telegraph commu-
nication with the outside world by the
erection of wire line to Hardy.
Every person who owes the printer come
in and settle up and start in afresh as
paid-up- for-a-y advance subscriber.
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03
HARDY HAPPENINGS.
regular Correspondent.

From our regular Correspondent.
J.E. Beck has had great deal Of land
cleared on his farm near town and has In
closed almost the entire farm with a wire
fence,
John McCaleb visited Hardy last Fri
day.
A young man by the name of Lawrence
was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Walsh
upon a warrant sworn out by Alex Wilson
charging him with forgery. His trial
comes off today (Nonday.)
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03
Cause of Eoura!gia.

It IS conceded by the Medical Pro
fesslon that impoverished nerves is the
cause of neuralgia. When the nerves
are not properly fed, it is an indication
that the digestive organs are not doing
their work well. SMITHS BILE
BEANS will surely relieve indiges-
ton, and when the digestion is right
everything else will be right. Vig0r and
happiness will go hand in hand. Dose
One Bean. For sale by all druggists.
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03
STRAYED,

From the undersigned on January
9th, large, black mare with bride and
saddle on. Any one giving information
that will lead to her recovery, or will re-
turn said animal to Evening Shade, will
be iiberally rewarded. W. P. HAMILTON.
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03
NOTICE.

Persons indebted to 7. ] Davidson for clerk s
fees-guardians, executors, administrators and
curators, and all others owing him fees are noti-
fed to settle without further delay.
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

A gentleman who persuades himself that
two people can live as cheaply as one, can
always find loving, trusting heart among
The opposite sex willing to try the expert
ment with him. Since our last report the
clerk has issued the necessary documents
to the following couples:
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03

The Satanta Medicine Company's Mex.
ican Liver Pills, compounded with direct
reference to conditions of life in hot eli
mates, by the Chief Medical Director of
the Mexican Army" They keep the sys-
TEN in perfect order, and a sure cure for
three Of the most annoying arrangements
of the system-Headache, Constipation
and Billiousness. They neither nauseate
or gripe. 9'2o
Sharp County record., 1887-02-03

~ BEREAR LODGE, No. 81, ]. 0. 0.
<s55<TSs F. , holds regular meetings every al
.sfssSIl ternate Friday night, r
- gS W. b. SCARLETT, N. q.
l. I. Medley, SeC'N.